Eibach shock install issues? (SOS SHOCK HELP)
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Trunk Monkey
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Crush them with big channel lock pliers, or a band wrench can hold them.
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Now for the install- how the hell do I get the top nut on?! The LC is on jackstands and I’m lifting up the lower control arm but I cannot see even a single thread on the top of the shock. Installing Eibach fronts right now
Trunk Monkey
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You sure you have the right shocks? You should have to compress them slightly to get them even in to mount.
Check to make sure you have the bushings in correctly- either you have the wrong shock or too many bushings in place
Trunk Monkey
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Going out on a limb, Slee's site lists this part no:
Yours show 82126. Maybe not the same number or a part number, dunno.
Yours show 82126. Maybe not the same number or a part number, dunno.
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The part # you posted is the same as what I have on the boxes and my receipt too.
So confused.
While I was pondering solutions I changed the oil, & front sway bar links so not a totally lost day.
Trunk Monkey
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Looks like it is the correct one from their install
There's literally only one other Eibach thread in the 100 section, one person mentions installing only a month ago, maybe PM them.
There's literally only one other Eibach thread in the 100 section, one person mentions installing only a month ago, maybe PM them.
Uh oh...got a set of Eibachs that go on next week. I ordered the kit from Tirerack.com
I just checked the box, I am guessing the 82126.8004 H/R are front as they are in a separate compartment from the spring and other shocks.
Two of these
82126.8004 H/R
Two of these
82126.8003 H/M
Two Springs
- FRONT AND REAR
- Ride Height: Lift
- Manufacturer Part #:
E80-82-086-01-22
I just checked the box, I am guessing the 82126.8004 H/R are front as they are in a separate compartment from the spring and other shocks.
Two of these
82126.8004 H/R
Two of these
82126.8003 H/M
Two Springs
Nevermind, the installation sheet shows the 82126.8003 H/M is the front.
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I'll do a write up after I get the rear done next week. After questioning my sanity and ability on the tools it got figured out.
I talked to Brian at Slee and @1sar39 here.... consensus was that completely flattening the silver washers and to forego the OEM dimpled washer on top of the shock mount was the way to go. I also boiled the bushings for 15 min immediately prior and it made it extremely easy to install.
Fronts are great so far. I had basically new (maybe 500 miles) OEM shocks up front and I very much prefer the ride of the Eibachs.
I talked to Brian at Slee and @1sar39 here.... consensus was that completely flattening the silver washers and to forego the OEM dimpled washer on top of the shock mount was the way to go. I also boiled the bushings for 15 min immediately prior and it made it extremely easy to install.
Fronts are great so far. I had basically new (maybe 500 miles) OEM shocks up front and I very much prefer the ride of the Eibachs.
4runner forum was pretty pleased of Eibach over the alternatives in ride quality so I gave them a go as well. I will report back once mine are on as well.
My apologies to anyone reading this after me saying how good these shocks in another post. I installed mine and ran into the short post mount issue. I left out the upper OEM retainer to get the jamb nut on. It was a quick after work install and hit the road. Completely forgot about not installing the upper retainer until @ZG MN recently reached out to me with the same issue. I emailed Eibach and will see what they have to say. I haven't experienced any issues running without the upper retainer yet.
Please update when you hear back. Thanks for the info.
